Clarification: This story has been updated to indicate the open house is only for Fire Department employees and other invited guests.

OSHKOSH - The Oshkosh Fire Department will hold an open house Friday to celebrate the career and retirement of Tim Franz, the city's longtime fire chief.

The event will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Friday at Fire Station 15 at 101 Court St., the Fire Department announced Wednesday in a news release. Assistant Chief John Ziemer later clarified the event will be only for city employees and not open to the public.

Franz has been with the Oshkosh Fire Department for 32 years and served as chief for the last 17. On Tuesday, the Police and Fire Commission swore in Franz's successor, Mike Stanley. Stanley will begin work Monday.